Senior Staff Internal Communications

Aurora Innovation
Mountain View, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior internal communications professionals in the tech industry who excel in executive communications and employee engagement strategies.

Best fit for

  • Experienced internal comms leaders who can translate complex topics into simple language.
    — “Excellent written and verbal communicator who can translate complex topics into simple language.
  • Strategic advisors comfortable guiding executives on communication strategies.
    — “Serve as an advisor to internal stakeholders, guiding them on communication strategies.
  • Tech industry veterans with 12+ years in internal communications.
    — “12+ years of experience in internal communications in the tech industry.

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work model requires at least 3 days per week in-office.
    — “operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
  • Role involves managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
    — “Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience launching intranet or AI tools for employee efficiency.
    — “Experience launching and managing company wide systems like intranet and AI tools.
  • Highlight past success in developing employer brand strategies.
    — “Collaborate with internal teams on the development and refinement of Aurora's employer brand.
  • Demonstrate ability to foster rich conversation and employee engagement.
    — “fostering rich conversation, and improving discovery of and access to essential information.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • developed and executed internal communication strategies
  • collaborated with internal teams to refine employer brand
  • managed executive communications
Typical background
communicationsmarketinghuman resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Internal CommunicationsStrategic PlanningProject ManagementEmployee Engagement

Preferred

AI ToolsIntranet Management

Stack & domain

Internal CommunicationsEmployer Brand StrategyExecutive CommunicationsAi-powered ToolsIntranet ManagementCommunicationCollaborationStrategic PlanningProject ManagementTechnologyCommunications

About the role

Original posting from Aurora Innovation

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

 

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for an Internal Communications Lead.

At Aurora, our mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Communications team is critical to the advancement of our mission. We are storytellers, blending data-driven insights and unique voices to shape the conversation, differentiate our brand, and inspire internal audiences.

As the Internal Communications Lead, you will inspire Aurorans and strengthen their connection to our mission. You will be responsible for motivating and educating employees, fostering rich conversation, and improving discovery of and access to essential information. This is an individual contributor role.

In this role, you will

Focus on proactive Internal Communications Strategies: 

-Develop communication strategies that help employees feel connected to our mission, understand the “why” behind core company priorities, and provide context for company decisions so that they understand how to prioritize their work.

-Develop initiatives that drive engagement and ensure employees feel connected to our leaders and one another.

-Develop and manage the editorial calendar for all internal communication channels.

Develop Employer Brand Strategy & Employee Engagement: 

-Collaborate with internal teams on the development and refinement of Aurora's employer brand. This involves working closely with our People and Marketing teams to define and articulate what makes Aurora a unique and desirable place to work.

Own Executive Communications: 

-Serve as an advisor to internal stakeholders, guiding them on communication strategies and ensuring consistency across all internal channels.

-Develop various internal materials, such as communication plans, executive and company emails, announcements, talking points, and executive briefing materials.

Explore Tooling and Systems:

-Explore, evaluate, and manage how AI-powered tools and an integrated intranet can improve employee engagement and information accessibility. 

Required Qualifications

12+ years of experience in internal communications in the tech industry.

Experience developing and executing company-wide internal communication strategies for rapidly scaling companies.

Excellent written and verbal communicator who can translate complex topics into simple language.

Proven experience as a trusted communications advisor to internal stakeholders.

Experience launching and managing company wide systems like intranet and AI tools that help employees be more efficient. 

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong production skills that will help use a variety of communications channels to reach employees.

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $261,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. 

#LI-JM3

#Mid-Senior

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Source: Aurora Innovation careers

Similar roles